Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southport, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southport, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 01m at 12:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659084
Common Questions About Tides

Southport, NC Tides - Mar 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:034.312:183.86:130.76:220.56:406:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:544.21:103.67:090.97:150.66:396:09First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:504.22:093.58:120.98:150.76:376:10First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:474.23:073.49:130.99:130.66:366:10First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:434.34:033.510:070.810:050.56:356:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:364.44:563.610:570.710:550.46:346:12Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:264.65:463.811:440.511:430.36:326:13Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:124.76:314.112:270.36:316:14Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:544.97:134.412:300.11:080.16:306:14Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:345.07:544.61:15-0.11:47-0.16:286:15Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:135.08:364.92:01-0.22:27-0.36:276:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:554.99:225.02:48-0.33:09-0.46:266:17Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:414.711:135.14:38-0.24:55-0.47:247:18Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:334.55:31-0.25:43-0.47:237:18Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:095.212:294.36:260.06:36-0.37:227:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:075.11:294.17:260.27:34-0.17:207:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:105.02:354.08:330.38:410.17:197:21Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:164.93:433.99:430.49:510.17:187:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:204.94:474.010:470.310:550.17:167:22Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:214.95:484.111:450.211:540.07:157:23Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:184.96:444.212:390.17:147:24Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:104.97:354.412:490.01:270.07:127:25Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:574.88:194.51:400.02:100.07:117:25New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:384.78:594.62:260.02:490.07:107:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:164.59:374.63:080.13:260.17:087:27New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:534.310:154.63:480.24:010.27:077:28New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:314.110:554.54:290.34:380.27:057:28Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:113.911:374.55:110.45:150.37:047:29Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:543.85:540.55:550.57:037:30Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:214.412:403.66:400.66:390.67:017:31Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:104.31:313.57:310.87:290.77:007:31First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659084)

Common Questions About Southport, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southport, NC today?

Slack tide in Southport, NC is approximately 3:21 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Southport, NC?

Southport, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Southport, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Southport, NC?

Tide predictions for Southport, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Southport, NC?

Tide data for Southport, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659084.

What is the moon phase in Southport, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southport, NC is Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places Southport, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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